Ferrari team Conquest Racing has revealed that Cédric Sbirrazzuoli and Alessandro Balzan will join its IMSA GTD Ferrari 296 GT3 effort next season.
The line-up for the Indianapolis-based team, which announced its move from GT World Challenge America to IMSA competition for 2024 back in September, will be anchored by full-season driver Manny Franco. He will be accompanied by Monesgasque racer Sbirrazzuoli for four Endurance Cup events. Balzan meanwhile, joins the driver line-up for the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.
Sbirrazzuoli’s role will see him take on the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, Sahlen’s Six Hours Of The Glen, and Petit Le Mans.
“I’m extremely happy to be continuing with Conquest Racing for another year, especially in IMSA,” said Sbirrazzuoli.
“It’s the best championship in the United States, and we have everything it takes to be able to compete for top results with the likes of a great line-up and a great car. I’m looking forward to returning to IMSA, as my last time competing in the series was in 2017. I can’t wait to be back racing in these iconic events again.”
Italian Alessandro Balzan will be complete the driver line-up for the first event of the season, the Rolex 24 at Daytona. He is no stranger to the team, having co-driven alongside Manny Franco the year prior, with the duo securing two wins and two podium finishes together in 2023.
“I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to race with Manny again,” echoed Alessandro Balzan. “It will be very special to be competing with him in his very first 24-hour endurance race, and as for myself, this will be my eighth attempt to go around the clock at the famous Daytona International Speedway.
“We have a strong car and a great line-up, and I’m very confident that Conquest Racing will be able to achieve great things.”
Franco was already confirmed for the 2024 season ahead of today’s announcement. His full-time teammate will be announced at a later date.
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